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VIL 7591

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,703 mi
Last recorded88,703 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 7591
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 88,703 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,413 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 88,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 88,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr leafspring corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,368 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 88,356 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 88,351 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2019 87,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubbers cracked/split x3

Pass 4 May 2018 83,076 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear lense cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer rubbers perished

Fail 3 May 2018 83,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear lense cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer rubbers perished

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,970 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,205 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,153 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 77,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,340 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,944 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,908 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,538 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 65,538 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Inner Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2008 64,195 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 64,194 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 61,506 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 61,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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VIL 7591 is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIL 7591, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIL 7591 registered?

VIL 7591 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for VIL 7591 shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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